Private Guided Tour in the Dolomites from Venice
Description
Free your mind from the city frenzy and give yourself an enveloping experience with a private tour to discover the Dolomites, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Together we will explore the most enchanting places that have made the Dolomites famous throughout the world. We will indulge in moments of relaxation on the shores of crystal clear lakes, nestled between the peaks and fir forests. The views, which can be enjoyed simply sitting or walking, offer an extraordinary natural spectacle. Every moment is a good time to visit the Dolomites, especially if you belong to that group of people who embrace the belief that life should be lived with an adventurous spirit. The Dolomites, with their magnetic charm, become irresistible once you cross the threshold: they have too much to offer!
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The first stage of our day, after having passed through enchanting mountain villages for almost 2 hours, we will make a short stop of about 30 minutes to admire and take a short walk along the coast of the crystal clear waters of Lake Auronzo, which also thanks to the chain Marmarole mountain range, welcome us to the Dolomites. One of the most interesting aspects of Lake Auronzo is its geological history. The lake was formed by a glacier that carved a deep basin in the valley during the last ice age, leaving behind a breathtaking landscape that continues to attract visitors from all over the world. Lake Auronzo is the largest lake in Cadore, with a surface area of about 1.7 sq km.
In the heart of the Dolomites where we will breathe mountain air there will be our second stop after 30 minutes of travel. Lake Misurina is a natural alpine lake, the largest in Cadore. The particular climatic characteristics of the air around the lake make it particularly suitable for those suffering from respiratory diseases. Here you will have time to take a walk around the lake or alternatively, you can enjoy an optional lunch in the various huts and restaurants, tasting typical mountain dishes while admiring the splendid mountain peaks. Lake Misurina is located at an altitude of 1,754 meters above sea level and is surrounded by beautiful mountain peaks, including the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, which are part of the Dolomites. The lake has a maximum depth of 5 meters and covers an area of approximately 0.14 square kilometres. Its crystal clear waters are fed by several mountain streams and the lake is considered one of the cleanest and purest in Italy.
During our 20 min journey, we will take a short break to admire our third stop. Lake Dobbiaco is a small alpine lake surrounded by forests and mountains, with crystal clear waters and a rocky beach. The lake is characterized by its crystalline waters which reflect the extraordinary natural environment. The lake is located in the South Tyrol province of northeastern Italy and is close to the Austrian border. The lake is located exactly on the border between two natural parks: the Tre Cime natural park and the Fanes - Sennes and Braies natural park. The basin has an estimated volume of 286,000 cubic meters and a perimeter of approximately 4.5 kilometres. Lake Dobbiaco is one of the few examples of water meadows (a wetland) existing in the Alps. It is fed by several small streams and is drained by the Rienza River.
In the fourth stage of our journey, after traveling another 20 minutes, we reach the extreme north-east of Italy a few kilometers from the border with Austria for a visit to the famous lake of Braies. It is considered one of the most famous and photographed lakes of the Italian peninsula. It is an emerald-coloured basin of water, surrounded by the peaks of the Dolomites. Lake Braies is known for its clear blue-green waters, surrounded by a spectacular landscape of towering peaks, dense forests and flowery meadows. The lake has a depth of 36 meters and is fed by numerous small streams that descend from the surrounding mountains. All in all, Lake Braies is a must-see destination for anyone traveling to the Dolomites or South Tyrol, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor recreation and cultural heritage.
We arrive at our last leg of our journey after about 1 hour. Cortina d'Ampezzo is surrounded by the Dolomites at 360°. It is a sports resort of great prestige and a privileged destination for holidays. Famous for the 1956 Winter Olympic Games and for the next 2026 Olympics. Here you can enjoy a walk through the streets of the centre, the beating heart of Cortina shopping among artisan shops and unique boutiques. At the end of our last stage, another 2 hours of travel awaits us to return to the starting point. Cortina d'Ampezzo is one of the most famous ski destinations in the world. The city hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956 and has been a favorite destination for skiers and snowboarders ever since. The city has a rich history dating back to Roman times, and was an important center of trade and commerce in the Middle Ages. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Cortina d'Ampezzo became a popular destination due to its natural beauty.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Reviews(82)
My husband and I did a private tour with Max as our driver. The first thing I want to mention for people considering this tour is Max does not talk a lot. It is a long day of driving. It's over 2 hours of driving to the first stop and around 3 hours back to Venice from the last stop. If you are people that like to yap with your guide and have the day completely narrated then I suggest you ask for a different driver from the tour operator after booking. Having said that - my husband and I were totally fine not having our ears talked off for the day. We do a lot of private tours. Sometimes you just want to relax/nap if it's a long tour - lol! The van was comfortable, especially considering it was just 2 of us. Unfortunately, the van experienced some mechanical issues - a hose blew. We pulled over on the side of the road at a decent scenic spot. We could hear Max on the phone with the hood of the van up. Shockingly - he was able to fix it using the cork of the prosecco bottle that they had for us! Thankfully the ordeal only took about 30 min. I can't imagine what would have happened if Max couldn't fix it! All of the different lakes/sites were beautiful! We opted to take a chair lift up to the top of one of the mountains instead of sitting down for lunch. We were not really hungry at the time and wanted to see the views from a different perspective - we highly recommend the chair lift at Lago di Misurina! The Dolomites are not to be missed! This is the best way to tour the Dolomites from Venice for sure. It would be way too much driving for a tourist to do it in a day. It's also a great tour to do in the summer months because it is at least 10 degrees cooler than Venice!!
Dear Christa, Thank you very much for your honest and detailed feedback. We are very glad to know that you enjoyed the tour, and we are truly happy about this. We also appreciate your comment about the overall experience with the driver. Our tour is a scenic private experience with a professional driver and helpful information provided along the way. We have also recently added the option to include a local guide for guests who prefer a more narrated experience throughout the day. Regarding the stop with the vehicle, we would like to kindly clarify that the issue was related to a hose from the air-conditioning system. We truly appreciate your patience during that short stop. Thank you again for sharing your experience. We are happy that the beauty of the Dolomites made the day truly worthwhile. Warm regards, MoveNow Travel
This is a veritable bargain-priced tour given its length and breadth. It is a good way to visit the Dolomites from Venice. The tour provides a printed booklet that highlights the places to be visited, and there is an audio (pre-recorded) “guide” that reads key elements to the guests. The driver is exactly that, a driver. He is not a guide. I was disappointed to discover that the “Guided Tour” meant pre-recorded information. I discussed this with the tour operators and learned that they are focused on the value element of this tour. The phrase “guided” in the title is rather misleading. I would have chosen a different tour had I understood this. I was disappointed.
Dear Barrett, Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. We understand your message very well, and we really appreciate you sharing it with us. We always do our best to explain how the tour is organized, both after the booking and again before the tour, so every guest can feel well prepared for the day. The reason we organize the tour in this way is to keep it accessible and not make the cost too high, considering the long distance and the private, flexible experience from Venice to the Dolomites. Almost all of our guests have enjoyed the experience exactly as it is. We completely understand that some guests may prefer a different type of experience, with a local guide present throughout the day. For this reason, we have now added the option to include a local guide for the full duration of the tour in the Dolomites. This way, each guest can choose the version of the tour that best matches their preferences. Thank you again for your feedback. It was truly helpful for us, and we are glad you still recognized the value of visiting the Dolomites from Venice with us. Warm regards, MoveNow Travel
Dolomite tour was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Our Driver MAX was simply amazing. Vera was really helpful with organizing and reaching out to meet our needs. Highly recommend them. Beautiful place !!!
Dear Jessica, How beautiful it is to read your words. Messages like yours truly give us the strength and motivation to always do our best. It means so much to know that the Dolomites tour was such a special experience for you. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to create this day for you and for trusting us with your time in Italy. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts! Warm regards, MoveNow Travel
The tour was outstanding. The scenery was breathtakingly stunning. Our driver Max was a workhorse. He drove 8-9 total hours, the turns in the mountains was stressful with big buses coming at us sometimes. Vera, who coordinated the trip was a rock star. Her communications was proactive and any followup was equally super responsive. We had originally planned to go to Cortina to see the Olympic rings bit, Vera suggested that traffic would be heavy and we may miss some of the stunning views so we adjusted the itinerary and so glad we did. Highly recommend this tour to couples, families, wanting to spend a day in the Dolomites and have the agenda flexible to see the sights.
Wow… your message truly left us speechless. Thank you so much for everything you wrote. We are very, very happy to know that you enjoyed the tour so much. Messages like yours give us so much energy and motivation to keep doing our best. Honestly, we do not have enough words to thank you for such kind and generous feedback. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts! Warm regards, MoveNow Travel
Max our driver was excellent. He was always available but not intrusive. He was helpful and super professional. Vera suggested we move up a day based on the weather forecast and we’re glad we were able to make the changes in our schedule to avoid bad weather. The vehicle is a very comfortable Mercedes van, there were surprise gifts that greeted us, and everything was nicely done. We were notified ahead of time of a road closure that would prevent us from seeing one of the alpine lakes on the itinerary. Disappointing, but good to know ahead of time. We highly recommend this tour.
Thank you, William, for your kind review and recommendation. We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour. We also truly appreciate your flexibility with the date change. It was a pleasure to organize this experience for you. Thank you!
The Dolomites are spectacular! There is so much to see that it is really worth the cost for a private tour. We were able to go at our own pace. The walkers could walk around the lakes and the non-walkers could enjoy the view while waiting or driving to meet them. Even before the day of our tour, the tour operator was very responsive. We had been warned that it would be quite cold, but we didn’t need all the layers we brought.
Thank you, Betsy, for your kind review. We’re truly happy that your experience with us was enjoyable and comfortable for your group. Your words mean a lot, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share them. Thank you again for choosing MoveNow Travel!
A lovely day in the Dolomites! Each of the lakes was a winter wonderland! Max our driver was great - friendly & a skilled driver.
Thank you so much, Michael, for your kind words. It makes us truly happy to know that you had such a lovely day in the Dolomites. We’re grateful you chose to share this experience with us.
We did the private tour of Dolomites, lakes and quaint areas. It was just myself, husband and our driver. We traveled in a comfortable Mercedes van in which he had snacks and drinks loaded. Very thoughtful and kind. (We had brought a few of our own not knowing and thought this was a pleasant surprise.) This was a highlight of our 17 day trip to Italy! We were picked up first thing in the morning. Spent the day driving from lake to beautiful lake. We saw mountain peaks so majestic it took our breath away. The small quaint towns, lunch with a lake view, small walks around lakes, learning the historic importance of the area and lakes from WWI….. all of it was wonderful and so fascinating. We had audio and a small booklet of information of each place as we traveled so that was very helpful and appreciated. My husband and I travelled late in September. The weather was just right! It was cool with some breaks of sun and some clouds with small drizzle here and there. (The van also had umbrellas if we needed them. Again, so thoughtful.) I honestly and whole heartedly would recommend anyone I know to do this tour. It was so grand, so majestic and stunning to see and experience. This is an experience that will not be forgotten! Our driver was so kind and we enjoyed our talks and learning about him as well. Very engaging. All in all- a wonderful and most memorable day!
Thank you so much, Jovita, for this beautiful review. Reading what you wrote truly touched us and gives us so much energy to keep improving and doing our best for our guests. Thank you again for your kindness and for choosing MoveNow Travel!
Vera was wonderful to work with!! She kept in constant contact with us before, during and after our trip! Daniel, our driver and tour guide was exceptional as well, and kept us informed for the whole duration of our trip to the Dolomites🎉. Definitely 5 stars in all aspects🌟
Thank you so much for your lovely review! For us, the most important thing is that you felt well taken care of and enjoyed the experience. Knowing that everything went well for you means more to us than words can say. Thank you for your trust and for choosing MoveNow Travel!
Absolutely beautiful mountains. Our driver, Daniel amplified the beauty of the mountains and lakes. He was great.
Thank you so much, Dominic, for your kind words! It was truly an honor for us to have you on board. We’re very happy you enjoyed the experience. Thank you for choosing MoveNow Travel!
